Community Learning Tutor

South Gloucestershire Council; Yate; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Wellbeing support

Staff discounts

Flexible work/life balance

Training & development

Job summary

South Gloucestershire Council is seeking a Community Learning Tutor to support adults in developing skills and achieving qualifications. You will plan, deliver and assess lessons while encouraging learner participation in programme planning.

DBS clearance and a full driving licence are required, with travel across the authority and surrounding areas. The role offers progression opportunities and a supportive environment with training, flexible leave options, and a focus on safeguarding and

Qualifications

• English and maths GCSEs (A-C/5-9) or equivalent.
• A recognised teaching qualification at level 3 or above or willingness to complete within 12 months of starting.
• Experience tutoring, training or teaching with schemes of work and lesson plans for adults 19+.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans for relevant subject areas.
• Keep records up to date and assess work appropriately.
• Collaborate with community learning development workers and attend training sessions.
• Use a range of teaching methods and behaviour management strategies to maximise engagement.
• Provide information and guidance to learners and signpost to additional resources.

Skills

English GCSEs

Maths GCSEs

Teaching qualification

Lesson planning

Interpersonal skills

Education

GCSEs A-C/5-9 in English & Maths

Job description

How you'll make a difference

As a Community Learning Tutor, you will play a vital role within the local community, supporting adults to develop their skills and knowledge and gain recognised qualifications. You will encourage learners to play an active part in their programme planning and reach their personal and professional goals.

We are specifically looking for tutors who can deliver the following:

• Functional Skills - English or maths (up to and including Level 2)
• IT and Digital Skills courses

What you will be doing

• It will be your responsibility to plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans for your relevant subject area.
• You will ensure records are kept up to date and work is assessed appropriately.
• Liaising with our community learning development workers, you will take part in professional development activities, including training sessions and support meetings.
• Through a wide range of teaching methods and behaviour management strategies, you will maximise learning and engagement in your classes.
• Using your expert knowledge and experience, you will provide information and guidance to learners and signpost them to other resources.

What we need from you

• We require you to have English and maths GCSEs (grade A-C/ 5-9) or an equivalent qualification.
• You must have a recognised teaching qualification at level 3 or above or be willing to complete this within 12 months of starting your role.
• It is essential that you have relevant experience of tutoring, training or teaching practice, including producing schemes of work and lesson plans appropriate to people aged 19+ with qualifications below level 2.
• You must have strong interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills, together with a proven ability to motivate, inspire and challenge learners to reach their full potential.

What you need to know

• Development work and training will be paid at £13.02 per hour.
• Please note that due to the nature of this role, it is a requirement of employment that an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is obtained.
• You will be expected to travel throughout the authority and surrounding area so you must have a full, valid driving licence with regular access to a vehicle or have an alternative means of travel.
• Business insurance will need to be added to your insurance policy and you can claimback mileage expenses.

As we have a number of positions to fill, interviews will be held regularly over August, September and October 2026.

How a career at South Gloucestershire Council is different

• As part of our benefits package, you will receive generous annual leave (pro rata), employee wellbeing supportand you will have access to a range of staff discounts, including eye tests, travel, shopping and leisure activities.
• We recognise that our diverse team of skilled and dedicated people make us a great place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and developed on the basis of their merits and abilities.
• We know our team work best when they have balance in their lives, and we offer genuine flexibility to help them achieve that work/life balance.
• We trust our team to work in the way which allows them to make the biggest difference, and we continue to invest in technology to help staff do their jobs to the best of their ability and celebrate innovation.
• We invest in the careers of our people, and we are recognised for the quality, breadth and depth of our training and development offer, which helps our people make the greatest long‑term difference in their work.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Ensuring all our staff are given right skills, knowledge and support to recognise and respond effectively to potential abuse or neglect.

Our teams at South Gloucestershire Council are making a real difference to the lives of people who live, work and learn here.

• We're building and shaping communities which people are proud of.
• We're working with the most vulnerable in our community to help them achieve what they want in life.
• We're investing in our schools to ensure every child and young person in South Gloucestershire achieves their full potential.

We've achieved a great deal, but we need talented and dedicated people to ensure we continue to make a difference.

We’re making a difference, be part of it!